2003 996 PORSCHE GT3 RS MK2

2003 996 PORSCHE GT3 RS MK2The 2003 996 PORSCHE GT3 RS MK2 is a second generation of the lightweight variant to the original 996 car developed by Pinky Lai under Porsche design chief Harm Lagaay. The GT3 RS was far more track focused than the GT3 and featured a polycarbonate rear window, carbon fibre hood and rear wing apart from engine mods, suspension and brake upgrades which resulted in the cars being a whole 3mm lower. Only 140 right hand drive cars were ever built for

The 2003 996 PORSCHE GT3 RS MK2 is a second generation of the lightweight variant to the original 996 car developed by Pinky Lai under Porsche design chief Harm Lagaay. The GT3 RS was far more track-focused than the GT3 and featured a polycarbonate rear window, carbon fibre hood and rear wing apart from engine mods, suspension and brake upgrades which resulted in the cars being a whole 3mm lower. Only 140 right hand drive cars were ever built for which automobile magazines claim it could accelerate from 0-97 km/h (60 mph) in about 4.3 seconds topping out at around 306 km/h (190 mph). Interestingly it completed a lap of the Nürburgring in 7:43 which was 4 seconds faster than the 996 GT2! (drawn 3Jun'20)

AUTHENTICITY : Each drawing is limited to 10 signed and numbered prints regardless of size and comes together with a certificate & 10SERIE 'medallion'

PAPER : Professionally ink printed onto 350gsm Hahnemühle Museum Etching paper to achieve the best color & light fastness.

FRAME :

Profile : A 14 x 34mm (0,55 x 1.33inch) beveled profile made from Obeche (African Maple) which is depended upon for its stability and relative resistance to warping once machined. It is offered in either color black, white or our exotic African hardwood 'Kiaat'.

GLASS :

'UV Glass' is 'non-reflective' and absorbs damaging UV light to allow over 98% transmission allowing only the best vibrant colors to translate and is advised for all the limited & signed prints.

'Standard' picture framing glass is a 2mm clear float glass. It is inexpensive and will protect your artwork from dust and physical damage.

BACKING :

Full archival acid-free board with 10mm deep-sunk (spacer) in same to create depth and set the artwork back off the glass.